FOSTER: of Somerset, pleb. MAGDALEN HALL, matric. 7 May 1602, aged 15; demy MAGDALEN COLL. 1604-10, B.A. 24 Jan. 1606-7, M.A. 11 Oct. 1609, B.D. 11 June 1616; licenced to preach 8 May 1618, D.D. 18 Nov. 1637 (2 s. Anthony, of Wookey, Somerset), chief master of Abingdon school, Berks. and fellow of PEMBROKE COLL. 1624, rector of Brightwell, Berks. 1626 until his death 20 March 1642; buried in the chancel; See Ath. iii. 51; Bloxam, v. 25; DNB (as Godwin, Thomas); & Gutch i. 617.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1611 | Subsc | Godwyn, Thomas | Abingdon / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1611 | Appt(Licensing) | Godwyn, Thomas | Abingdon St. Nicholas / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1613 | Libc | Godwyn, Thomas | Abingdon St. Nicholas / | Schoolmaster | View |
| 1615 | Subsc | Godwinnus, Thomas | / | View | |
| 1626 | Appt(Institution) | Godwyn, Thomas | Brightwell / | Rector | View |
| 1626 | Subsc | Godwyn, Thomas | Brightwell / | Rector | View |
| 1643 | Vac(Death) | Godwyn, Thomas | Brightwell / | Rector | View |